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Host Dr. Dana LaBerse highlights Progress Principle: visible progress motivates employees
Summary
Dr. Dana LaBerse said research in The Progress Principle shows that employees’ motivation and enjoyment at work are most strongly linked to perceiving clear progress; supervisors can help by clarifying vision, removing barriers and making tasks meaningful.
Dr. Dana LaBerse, division administrator for training, learning development and culture at State Civil Service, presented The Progress Principle and summarized the book’s central finding: employees are most motivated when they observe clear, meaningful progress in their work.
LaBerse described the book’s practical implications for supervisors: set a clear vision, remove barriers (time, licensing, unnecessary meetings), and provide “nourishers” such as recognition and psychological safety so employees can make demonstrable progress on tasks.
Why it matters: She told webinar attendees that progress—not only perks or pay—was the strongest predictor of workplace engagement in the authors’ research. For new supervisors, LaBerse recommended focusing first on clarifying vision and eliminating obstacles so staff can experience meaningful wins.
Logistics and next steps: LaBerse closed the webinar by announcing the next Leadership Academy session and promising to distribute slides and resources. The panel encouraged attendees to explore CPTP courses that reinforce progress-tracking and team-building practices.
